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Mr John Whittingdale 251 *Clause 120, page 111, line 14, at end insert—'(1A) If OFCOM considers that there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that the case is urgent in that there is an immediate risk of a serious threat to the safety of the public, to public health or to national security, to public policy of to consumers and that the urgency of the case makes it appropriate for them to take immediate action then they may issue an immediate direction under this section, notwithstanding that the conditions in paragraphs (a) to (c) and subsection (1) are not satisfied.'.
Mr John Whittingdale 100 Clause 131, page 120, line 42, leave out paragraph (e).
Mr John Whittingdale 240 *Clause 132, page 121, line 35, leave out 'those with an interest' and insert 'domestic customers'.
Mr John Whittingdale 241 *Clause 132, page 121, line 38, leave out 'those with an interest' and insert 'domestic customers'.
Mr John Whittingdale 242 *Clause 132, page 121, line 41, leave out subsection (3).
Mr John Whittingdale 114 Clause 133, page 122, line 46, at end add—'(7) In a case where a requirement for information under section 131 or 132 indicates a requirement for any person to answer a question, make a statement or provide an opinion, whether orally or in writing, such answer, statement or opinion shall not be used by OFCOM in relation to any action to be taken against that person under section 33, 37, 92, 108, 126 or 135 without the consent in writing of that person.'.
Mr John Whittingdale 102 Page 126, line 20, leave out Clause 137.
Mr John Whittingdale 101 Clause 139, page 128, line 24, leave out subsection (2).
Mr John Whittingdale 119 Clause 146, page 131, line 38, leave out from 'apparatus"' to end of line 39 and insert 'means (except where the extended definition in the electronic communications code applies) apparatus constructed or adapted for use in transmitting, conveying (including switching or routing) or receiving signals (as defined in section 28(10)) which are to be or have been conveyed by means of a transmission system described in section 28(1)(a).'.
Mr Andrew Lansley 15 Clause 149, page 136, line 32, leave out subsection (3).
Mr Andrew Lansley 23 Clause 156, page 140, line 44, at end insert—
Mr John Whittingdale 133 Clause 181, page 163, line 8, at end insert—'(3A) OFCOM must make their decision no more than two weeks after the dispute is referred to them under section 180 (or, as the case may be, two weeks after the dispute is referred back to them under subsection (6)). (3B) Where it is practicable for OFCOM to make their decision before the end of the two week period, they must make it as soon in that period as practicable.'.
Mr John Whittingdale 134 Clause 185, page 166, line 16, leave out paragraph (a).
Mr John Whittingdale 120 Clause 187, page 167, line 26, after 'approval', insert ', determination'.
Mr John Whittingdale 135 Clause 188, page 168, line 42, at end insert 'which period must not exceed three months'.
Mr John Whittingdale 136 Clause 190, page 169, line 35, at end insert—'(3A) The Tribunal must make its decision either—
Mr Andrew Lansley 22 Clause 193, page 171, line 12, at end insert—
Mr John Whittingdale 43 Clause 193, page 171, line 17, at end insert 'and to enforce the terms of the BBC Fair Trading Commitment as currently drafted'.
Mr John Whittingdale 149 Clause 193, page 171, line 23, at end insert—'(2A) In exercising their functions under this section OFCOM shall consult with and have regard to the views of persons providing services and facilities other than the BBC who, in their opinion, are likely to be affected by the BBC's services.'.
Mr John Whittingdale 121 Clause 231, page 202, line 44, at end insert—'(2A) The amount of the penalty under this section is to be such an amount as OFCOM determine to be—
Mr Simon Thomas 212 Clause 60, page 60, line 31, at end insert—
Brian White 243 *Clause 299, page 258, line 34, after 'channels', insert—
Mr Simon Thomas 191 Clause 299, page 258, line 35, at end insert—'(2A) In Wales, due prominence means parity of access to the full range of S4C digital programmes.'.
Brian White 244 *Clause 299, page 258, line 35, at end insert—'(2A) The code must include minimum requirements and best practice guidance on making electronic programme guides accessible to people who are blind, partially sighted or have other disabilities.'.
Mr John Whittingdale 205 Clause 307, page 265, line 14, leave out 'unsuitable' and insert 'misleading or offensive'.
Mr John Whittingdale 206 Clause 307, page 265, line 16, leave out 'unsuitable' and insert 'misleading or offensive'.
Mr John Whittingdale 207 Clause 312, page 269, line 26, leave out 'After publishing the' and insert 'In the preparation of any'.
Mr John Whittingdale 208 Clause 312, page 270, line 6, leave out 'professional organisations' and insert 'organisations, bodies and associations'.
Mr John Whittingdale 209 Clause 313, page 271, line 8, leave out 'themselves'.
Mr Simon Thomas 192 Clause 322, page 278, line 6, at end insert—
Michael Fabricant 235 Schedule 12, page 387, line 8, at end insert—'1A(1) It shall be the duty of the BBC to secure that, in each relevant period, not less than the prescribed percentage of the total amount of time allocated to the broadcasting of qualifying programmes in the radio broadcasting services provided by them is allocated to the broadcasting of a range and diversity of independent productions. (2) In subparagraph (1)—
(4) OFCOM shall, in each relevant period, make a report to the Secretary of State on the extent to which the BBC have performed their duty under subparagraph (1) above in that period.'.
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